Metro-North

March 2, 2025

Metro-North Debuts Sixth Heritage Locomotive in Classic New Haven Colors

Metro-North Railroad has added a sixth locomotive to its Heritage Series, featuring the historic olive green and dandelion yellow colors of the New Haven Railroad. The Genesis-model P32AC-DM No. 222 locomotive showcases

Representative Image Breakneck Ridge station, Photo Source: Daniel Case (CC BY-SA 3.0)

News·Public Transportation

Breakneck Ridge Station Closure Begins April 21 With 2-Year Trail Access Ban and Route 9D Parking Shutdown

The Breakneck Ridge Metro-North station will close for approximately two years starting April 21, 2025. The closure is part of the first phase of construction for the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail project, a 7.5-mile linear park that will connect the

April 16, 2025

Metro-North to Introduce Battery-Electric Trains to Penn Station

Public Transportation·USA

In a significant development for public transportation, Metro-North Railroad is set to operate the first battery and electric-powered passenger trains in North America. The

Hudson Line Flood Risk Hits 80% by 2050s, MTA Targets 20-Mile Zone in $800M Overhaul

News·Public Transportation·USA

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has unveiled an $800 million initiative to protect the Metro-North Hudson Line from the growing threats of climate change.

ZFA Queensboro Plaza. Photo Source: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CC BY 2.0)

News·Public Transportation

Queensboro Plaza Subway Adds Third Elevator Funded by Developer for 97,000 Riders at No Cost to Taxpayers

The MTA unveiled a new elevator on the north side of Queensboro Plaza subway station on April 10, completing a trio of elevators that now serve the busy Queens transit hub. This

Rahul Somvanshi

April 12, 2025